Are you involving your kids in your voting? Such a simple question may not come with a simple answer.
Each of us talk and act based on what we believe to be true. Whether it be people, places, religion or even politics, all of us act out our beliefs.
Recently, my eldest daughter brought a few questions that were thought provoking. Her fourth grade class has been discussing the upcoming Presidential election, the candidates and the different parties.
Her questions were sincere, honest and that of an unbiased opinion (which is rare in itself). In the past, we had discussed such things but not at the level she was asking. It was clear that the time had come to start teaching her about politics and Government.
Overall, I am not interested in partisan politics. It is an argument that could go on forever. I’m referring to one’s core beliefs about why they think one candidate is better than the other. How what we believe causes us to make choices accordingly, which helps determine who we will be voting for.
Religion, personal interest and even political affiliation are largely inherited. That is, we follow the footsteps of those who have programmed us. Parents, family or someone who is an authority in our lives.
Parents always want what’s best for their kids. But what determines what is best? Our beliefs determine what is best but that does not mean those beliefs are healthy or favorable. We can only teach our kids what we know and understand. Why does one person believe the Democrats have all the right answers while the guy across the street is convinced the Republicans do? It’s all because of what we believe to be true.
Most of the time, there is nothing wrong with teaching our kids our persuasion. But if we truly want the best for them, shouldn’t we take it deeper? What about teaching them core values? Why not teach them that our Government’s choices have brought the country to the place where it is currently? And, if those results are not favorable, then moving forward, the choices need to be different. You do realize choices always equal an outcome… right?
Seek wisdom when doing this. If we truly want a better tomorrow, we have to start with the healthy programming of our younger generation. That is, it starts with us, right now, today. Not brainwashing, rather healthy beliefs and understanding.
How we interact with our children when it comes to understanding our Government and the democracy we live in, will define the tomorrow we help create. Choose wisely, your choices today are creating your tomorrow.
Have a great weekend, be blessed.
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